Controlling climate in a vehicle cabin
阅读说明:本技术 控制交通工具舱中的气候 (Controlling climate in a vehicle cabin ) 是由 约翰·艾尔森 丹尼尔·博库西亚 维多利亚·沙因 克莱·马兰维尔 米塔利·查克拉巴蒂 于 2019-08-20 设计创作,主要内容包括:本公开提供了“控制交通工具舱中的气候”。本公开扩展到用于控制交通工具舱中的气候的方法、系统和计算机程序产品。人可以在上车之前和/或在乘坐交通工具期间向交通工具气候控制系统提供气候相关数据。所述气候控制系统可以至少部分地基于所述气候相关数据和所述气候控制系统中的部件的配置来调整交通工具舱的至少一部分中的所述气候。气候控制调整可以用于针对人预调交通工具舱的部分和/或响应于所述人的指示的热不适而使用。所述气候控制系统可以参考乘员舒适度模型并根据所述乘员舒适度模型来计算气候调整。(The present disclosure provides for "controlling the climate in a vehicle cabin. The present disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for controlling climate in a vehicle cabin. A person may provide climate-related data to a vehicle climate control system prior to getting on and/or during riding in a vehicle. The climate control system may adjust the climate in at least a portion of a vehicle compartment based at least in part on the climate-related data and a configuration of a component in the climate control system. Climate control adjustments may be used to pre-condition portions of the vehicle cabin for a person and/or to respond to an indicated thermal discomfort of the person. The climate control system may reference an occupant comfort model and calculate a climate adjustment based on the occupant comfort model.)
1. A method of adjusting a climate of a vehicle, the method comprising:
receiving, by one or more computer processors coupled to a memory, a first communication from a mobile device indicating a first thermal state of a first person in a first area of a vehicle;
determining a configuration of a climate control component that at least partially controls a climate in the first region of the vehicle;
determining a first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition and the configuration of the climate control component; and
causing the climate control component to perform the first climate change operation on the first zone of the vehicle.
2. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving a second communication indicating a second thermal status of a second person outside of the vehicle;
determining a pre-conditioned climate change operation based at least in part on the second thermal state; and
causing the climate control component to perform the pre-conditioned climate change operation on a second region of the vehicle.
3. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving a second communication from the mobile device indicating a thermal comfort level of the person;
wherein determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition and the configuration of the climate control component comprises determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition, the thermal comfort, and the configuration of the climate control component.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein determining the configuration of the climate control component that at least partially controls climate in the first area of the vehicle comprises determining the configuration of: a fan, a vent, a shutter, a heater core valve, a heater core door, an air conditioner, a thermoelectric cooler, or a heating element.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein causing the climate control component to perform the first climate change operation on the first region of the vehicle comprises causing the climate control component to alter the configuration of: a fan, a vent, a shutter, a heater core valve, a heater core door, an air conditioner, a thermoelectric cooler, or a heating element.
6. The method of claim 1, further comprising detecting the mobile device in the first area of the vehicle.
7. The method of claim 6, wherein detecting the mobile device in the first area of the vehicle comprises detecting the mobile device based at least in part on one or more of: receiving wireless communication from the mobile device, receiving an indication that the mobile device scans for a QR code, detecting a Near Field Communication (NFC) touch between the mobile device and a vehicle component, detecting the mobile device connected to a Universal Service Bus (USB) port in the vehicle, via facial recognition with a visual or IR sensor, through an occupant classification system.
8. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving a second communication from another mobile device indicating a second thermal status of a second person in the first area;
wherein determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition and the configuration of the climate control component comprises determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition, the second thermal condition, and the configuration of the climate control component.
9. A method, the method comprising:
receiving, by one or more computer processors coupled to a memory, a first communication from a mobile device indicative of a thermal state and a thermal comfort of a vehicle occupant in an area of a vehicle compartment;
determining a configuration of one or more components of a climate control system that at least partially controls a climate in the area;
determining a climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components; and
causing the one or more components to perform the climate change operation.
10. The method of claim 9, the method further comprising:
receiving a second communication from another mobile device indicative of a thermal status and a thermal comfort of another vehicle occupant in the area;
wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the thermal state and thermal comfort of the other vehicle occupant, and the configuration of the one or more components.
11. The method of claim 9, the method further comprising:
querying the mobile device for the thermal status and the thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant prior to the vehicle occupant entering a vehicle; and
pre-adjusting the climate in the area based on the thermal state and the thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant.
12. The method of claim 9, wherein receiving the first communication from the mobile device further comprises receiving a humidity rating from the mobile device; and is
Wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the humidity rating, and the configuration of the one or more components.
13. The method of claim 9, wherein receiving the first communication from the mobile device further comprises receiving an airflow control request;
wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the airflow control request, and the configuration of the one or more components; and is
Wherein causing the one or more components to perform the climate change operation comprises causing the one or more components to alter a rotational speed of a fan.
14. The method of claim 9, the method further comprising:
generating a communication link to an application at the mobile device;
determining physiological data of the vehicle occupant using the application; and is
Wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the physiological data, and the configuration of the one or more components.
15. The method of claim 9, further comprising calculating a comfort level of the vehicle occupant based at least in part on the thermal state, the thermal comfort level, and the configuration of one or more components according to an occupant comfort model.
Technical Field
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of climate control, and more particularly, to controlling the climate in a vehicle cabin.
Background
Passengers in a shared vehicle may experience thermal discomfort in different portions of the vehicle during the ride. However, passengers are often reluctant to express their discomfort to drivers controlling climate control systems, or may not have drivers. In some vehicles, thermal stratification throughout the cabin may cause thermal discomfort. However, thermal stratification may not be identifiable without user feedback and/or vehicle sensors.
Occupants may experience different thermal conditions due to their wear. Different occupants may wear different sets of clothing (e.g., one wearing suit and another wearing shorts, T-shirts, sandals, etc.). When the occupant feels discomfort, it may be difficult to change the fit if the occupant sits in the vehicle and fastens a seat belt. The occupants may express their displeasure to the driver and risk becoming the only uncomfortable person, or may desire some way to indicate discomfort to the autonomous vehicle.
Disclosure of Invention
The invention describes a method of collecting occupant thermal data for use in ride-sharing applications. The method introduces a mobile application for providing feedback about the ride. The application is capable of controlling the climate in a vehicle and storing occupant thermal comfort data. The occupant may provide instructions to the driver/front passenger to change the vehicle's manual HVAC control. The application stores occupant presets that may be used for future trips. The application asks customers for their thermal comfort before they enter the vehicle. The customer may select a seat that matches his/her comfort range. The application also utilizes a thermophysical or comfort model that is used to calculate the occupant's comfort and required HVAC changes.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an example block diagram of a computing device.
Fig. 2A and 2B illustrate example computer architectures that facilitate controlling climate in a vehicle cabin.
FIG. 3 shows a flow diagram of an example method for controlling the climate in a vehicle cabin prior to entering the vehicle.
FIG. 4 shows a flow chart of an example method for controlling climate in a vehicle cabin from within the vehicle cabin.
FIG. 5 illustrates an example computer architecture that facilitates controlling climate for multiple passengers in the same zone of a vehicle cabin.
FIG. 6 illustrates an example computer architecture that facilitates controlling climate across multiple zones of a vehicle compartment.
Fig. 7A and 7B illustrate example user interface screens having relatively less elaborate user interface controls than those shown in fig. 8A and 8B.
Fig. 8A and 8B illustrate example user interface screens having relatively finer user interface controls than those shown in fig. 7A and 7B.
Fig. 9A-9D illustrate example user interface screens having relatively finer user interface controls than those shown in fig. 8A and 8B.
Detailed Description
The present disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for controlling climate in a vehicle cabin.
Automated climate control systems, such as, for example, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC), utilize user/occupant feedback to control the climate in the vehicle cabin. The mobile device includes an application for receiving user/occupant feedback. The mobile device sends user/occupant feedback to the climate control system controller. The climate control system controller may be one or more computer processors coupled to a memory at the vehicle. The memory may store computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more computer processors, are configured to adjust various climate control system components of the vehicle. For example, the controller may be configured to direct a register (including target, air flow rate, air flow direction, temperature, etc.), fan, radiant heater, heated surface (e.g., seat, armrest, etc.), air conditioner, humidifier, etc. to perform certain operations. Optionally, the application may issue notifications/provide instructions to the driver and/or front seat passenger to change a manual Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control. The application may store user/occupant presets for use in future trips or interactions with the climate control system.
A user/occupant may enter input into an application through a user interface at their mobile device (e.g., phone, tablet, integrated mobile device, etc.). The automated climate control system may adjust the climate in at least a portion of the vehicle cabin in response to a user input. For manual systems, notifications/instructions are provided to the driver and/or front seat passengers without identifying the passenger requesting the climate change. In one aspect, the passenger enters information indicative of his or her thermal comfort, e.g., whether he or she is too hot or too cold. The climate control system automatically adjusts the climate control system components to address any discomfort.
The passenger may indicate his or her presence to the climate control system in a number of ways. In one aspect, the passenger enters the seat number into the application. In another aspect, a mobile device is automatically detected via bluetooth or Wi-Fi. In yet another aspect, an occupant uses a mobile device to scan a QR code on a seat. In an additional aspect, the occupant uses a mobile device to make Near Field Communication (NFC) touches with the seat. In another aspect, the occupant connects the mobile device to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) power source for charging. The climate control system identifies the power draw on the USB port. In another additional aspect, the climate control system identifies a person via facial recognition with a visual or IR sensor. In yet an additional aspect, the climate control system identifies a person through an occupant classification system.
The user may provide input to establish the baseline control value before and/or after entering the vehicle. If the user provides permission, the climate control system is linked to a connected device, such as a mobile phone, health monitor, laptop computer, or the like. Climate control systems may use data monitored by any connected device (e.g., heart rate) as an indication of comfort or discomfort.
The thermal physical model and/or comfort model may be used to calculate occupant comfort and to calculate climate control changes (e.g., changing blower speed (air speed), changing blower wind direction (airflow direction), changing temperature, lowering a shutter, changing humidity, etc.) to improve the customer experience.
The application may include a user interface with user interface controls of different levels of sophistication so occupants can better customize their preferences.
In a basic (relatively less sophisticated) user interface, the user/occupant is provided with application functionality that can be accessed at the vehicle and while within the vehicle. The vehicle may query the user/occupant for a thermal condition (too hot, too cold, moderate, etc.) before the user/occupant enters the vehicle. Based on the user/occupant response to the query, the climate control system controller at the vehicle may select a seat that matches his or her thermal state and/or may pre-condition at least a portion of the cabin to increase the thermal comfort of the user/occupant.
In advanced (relatively more elaborate) user interfaces, thermal comfort is separated from the thermal state (sensation of heat and cold). Thus, the occupant may indicate that they are cold or hot and comfortable. On the other hand, the occupant may indicate that they are cold or hot and uncomfortable.
In one aspect, an (even more elaborate) user interface includes separate controls for different types of climate-related data (including comfort, feel, humidity, air quality, etc.). The user interface may also allow the occupant to indicate their approximate dressing and report the smell.
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The vehicle may be a land-based vehicle, a sea-based vehicle, or a vehicle capable of flying. The land-based vehicle may be an automobile, a van, a truck, a bus, or the like. Land-based vehicles may include various components such as, for example, tires, wheels, brakes, throttle, engine, steering wheel, etc. to facilitate operation on the road.
The vehicle capable of flying may be an airplane, a helicopter, an air taxi, or the like. A vehicle capable of flight may include various components such as, for example, tires, wheels, brakes, throttles, engines, wings, propellers, rotors, etc., to facilitate operation in the air.
The sea-based vehicle may be a ship, a boat, or the like. Sea-based vehicles may include various components such as, for example, throttles, engines, propellers, rudders, etc., to facilitate operation on a waterway.
The vehicle may be autonomous and/or human operated.
The vehicle may also include a climate control system for controlling the climate in the vehicle cabin. Controlling the climate in the vehicle compartment may include controlling one or more of: heating, cooling, ventilation, air filtration, air purification, air distribution, air perfuming, etc. The climate control system may include various components, such as, for example, one or more fans, one or more vents, compressors, dryers/receivers, condensers, evaporators, air conditioners, thermoelectric coolers, heater cores, one or more flaps and/or one or more doors for adjusting the evaporators and/or adjusting the heater cores, thermostats, input controls (e.g., manual and/or automatic), heating elements (e.g., embedded in seats, armrests, steering wheels, etc.), one or more shutters, one or more air filters, fragrance reservoirs, and the like.
In one aspect, the vehicle compartment is divided into a plurality of zones. Different subsets of climate control components in a climate control system may control the climate in each zone individually. For example, each zone may have different temperature input controls, different fans, and different vents.
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In one aspect, multiple occupants may be seated in the same area of the vehicle. When calculating the climate change, thermal conditions, thermal comfort and other climate related data from multiple occupants may be taken into account.
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In another aspect, occupants are seated in different zones of the vehicle. For each zone, thermal conditions, thermal comfort, and other climate-related data from occupants in the zone may be considered when calculating the climate change for the zone.
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In one aspect, the ride-sharing application includes different user interface controls that may be used to specify climate control data with different degrees of granularity. Less sophisticated user interface controls may be used to indicate thermal status. More elaborate user interface controls may be used to indicate thermal status and thermal comfort. Even finer user interface controls may be used to indicate a thermal status, indicate thermal comfort, indicate a humidity rating, request an airflow change, indicate an unpleasant air quality, indicate that a previous climate change was unsatisfactory, and provide a rigging input.
Fig. 7A and 7B illustrate example user interface screens with less elaborate user interface controls. As shown,
Fig. 8A and 8B illustrate example user interface screens with finer user interface controls. As shown, the
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User interface screens 901, 902, 903, and 917 may be presented at the mobile device. The user may interact with the user interface screens 901, 902, 903, and 917 to individually select values for various climate-related data. The mobile device may send the values selected through any of the user interface screens 901, 902, 903, and 917 to the climate control system controller (e.g., 204, 504, 604, etc.).
In some aspects, climate-related data is anonymously transmitted from an occupant mobile device to a driver or front passenger mobile device. In response to receiving the climate-related data, the driver or front passenger may manually reconfigure the climate control components to implement the climate change.
In one aspect, the one or more processors are configured to execute instructions (e.g., computer-readable instructions, computer-executable instructions, etc.) to perform any of a number of described operations. The one or more processors may access information from and/or store information in system memory. The one or more processors may transform information between different formats, such as, for example, ride requests, queries, zone assignments, thermal states, thermophysiological models, component configurations, component configuration changes, climate presets, climate changes, user inputs, thermal comfort, humidity ratings, airflow requests, physiological data, dressing levels, dressing changes, air quality data, climate change responses, and the like.
The system memory may be coupled to the one or more processors and may store instructions (e.g., computer-readable instructions, computer-executable instructions, etc.) that are executed by the one or more processors. The system memory may also be configured to store any of a number of other types of data generated by the described components, such as, for example, ride requests, queries, zone assignments, thermal states, thermophysical models, component configurations, component configuration changes, climate presets, climate changes, user inputs, thermal comfort, humidity ratings, airflow requests, physiological data, dressing levels, dressing changes, air quality data, climate change responses, and so forth.
In the foregoing disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific implementations in which the disclosure may be practiced. It is to be understood that other implementations may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. References in the specification to "one embodiment," "an example embodiment," etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to effect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described.
Implementations of the systems, apparatus, and methods disclosed herein may include or utilize a special purpose computer including computer hardware, such as, for example, one or more processors and system memory, as discussed herein. Implementations within the scope of the present disclosure may also include physical and other computer-readable media for carrying or storing computer-executable instructions and/or data structures. Such computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer system. Computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions are computer storage media (devices). Computer-readable media carrying computer-executable instructions are transmission media. Thus, by way of example, and not limitation, implementations of the disclosure can include at least two distinct categories of computer-readable media: computer storage media (devices) and transmission media.
Computer storage media (devices) includes RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM, solid state drives ("SSDs") (e.g., based on RAM), flash memory, phase change memory ("PCM"), other types of memory, other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store desired program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer.
Implementations of the apparatus, systems, and methods disclosed herein may communicate over a computer network. A "network" is defined as one or more data links that support the transfer of electronic data between computer systems and/or modules and/or other electronic devices. When information is transferred or provided over a network or another communications connection (either hardwired, wireless, or a combination of hardwired or wireless) to a computer, the computer properly views the connection as a transmission medium. Transmission media can include a network and/or data links which can be used to carry desired program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.
Computer-executable instructions comprise, for example, instructions and data which, when executed in a processor, cause a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing device to perform a certain function or group of functions. The computer-executable instructions may be, for example, binaries, intermediate format instructions (such as assembly language), or even source code. Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the described features or acts described above. Rather, the described features and acts are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the disclosure may be practiced in network computing environments with many types of computer system configurations, including internal or other vehicle computers, personal computers, desktop computers, laptop computers, message processors, hand-held devices, multi-processor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, network PCs, minicomputers, mainframe computers, mobile telephones, PDAs, tablet computers, pagers, routers, switches, various storage devices, and the like. The present disclosure may also be practiced in distributed system environments where local and remote computer systems, which are linked (either by hardwired data links, wireless data links, or by a combination of hardwired and wireless data links) through a network, both perform tasks. In a distributed system environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.
Further, where appropriate, the functions described herein may be performed in one or more of the following: hardware, software, firmware, digital components, or analog components. For example, one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) may be programmed to perform one or more of the systems and processes described herein. Certain terms are used throughout the description and claims to refer to particular system components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, components may be referred to by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components that differ in name but not function.
It should be noted that the sensor embodiments discussed above may include computer hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof to perform at least a portion of their functions. For example, the sensor may include computer code configured to be executed in one or more processors, and may include hardware logic/circuitry controlled by the computer code. These example devices are provided herein for illustrative purposes and are not intended to be limiting. As will be appreciated by one skilled in the relevant art, embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in other types of devices.
At least some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to computer program products that include such logic (e.g., in the form of software) stored on any computer-usable medium. Such software, when executed in one or more data processing devices, causes the devices to operate as described herein.
While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. It will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art that various changes in form and detail can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims appended hereto and their equivalents. The foregoing description has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications, variations, and combinations are possible in light of the above teaching. Further, it should be noted that any or all of the foregoing alternative implementations may be used in any combination desired to form additional hybrid implementations of the present disclosure.
Example embodiments may include any one or more of the following:
example 1 may include a method of adjusting a climate of a vehicle, the method comprising: receiving, by one or more computer processors coupled to a memory, a first communication from a mobile device indicating a first thermal state of a first person in a first area of a vehicle; determining a configuration of a climate control component that at least partially controls a climate in the first region of the vehicle; determining a first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition and the configuration of the climate control component; and causing the climate control component to perform the first climate change operation on the first zone of the vehicle.
Example 2 may include the method of example 1 and/or some other example herein, the method further comprising: receiving a second communication indicating a second thermal status of a second person outside of the vehicle; determining a pre-conditioned climate change operation based at least in part on the second thermal state; and causing the climate control component to perform the pre-conditioned climate change operation on a second region of the vehicle.
Example 3 may include the method of example 1 and/or some other example herein, the method further comprising: receiving a second communication from the mobile device indicating a thermal comfort level of the person; wherein determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition and the configuration of the climate control component comprises determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition, the thermal comfort, and the configuration of the climate control component.
Example 4 may include the method of example 1 and/or some other example herein, wherein determining the configuration of the climate control component that at least partially controls climate in the first area of the vehicle comprises determining the configuration of: a fan, a vent, a shutter, a heater core valve, a heater core door, an air conditioner, a thermoelectric cooler, or a heating element.
Example 5 may include the method of example 1 and/or some other example herein, wherein causing the climate control component to perform the first climate change operation on the first region of the vehicle comprises causing the climate control component to alter the configuration of: a fan, a vent, a shutter, a heater core valve, a heater core door, an air conditioner, a thermoelectric cooler, or a heating element.
Example 6 may include the method of example 1 and/or some other example herein, further comprising detecting the mobile device in the first area of the vehicle.
Example 7 may include the method of example 6 and/or some other example herein, wherein detecting the mobile device in the first area of the vehicle comprises detecting the mobile device based at least in part on one or more of: receiving wireless communication from the mobile device, receiving an indication that the mobile device scans for a QR code, detecting a Near Field Communication (NFC) touch between the mobile device and a vehicle component, detecting the mobile device connected to a Universal Service Bus (USB) port in the vehicle, via facial recognition with a visual or IR sensor, through an occupant classification system.
Example 8 may include the method of example 1 and/or some other example herein, the method further comprising: receiving a second communication from another mobile device indicating a second thermal status of a second person in the first area; wherein determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition and the configuration of the climate control component comprises determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition, the second thermal condition, and the configuration of the climate control component.
Example 9 may include a method comprising: receiving, by one or more computer processors coupled to a memory, a first communication from a mobile device indicative of a thermal state and a thermal comfort of a vehicle occupant in an area of a vehicle compartment; determining a configuration of one or more components of a climate control system that at least partially controls a climate in the area; determining a climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components; and causing the one or more components to perform the climate change operation.
Example 10 may include the method of example 9 and/or some other example herein, the method further comprising: receiving a second communication from another mobile device indicative of a thermal status and a thermal comfort of another vehicle occupant in the area; wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the thermal state and thermal comfort of the other vehicle occupant, and the configuration of the one or more components.
Example 11 may include the method of example 9 and/or some other example herein, the method further comprising: querying the mobile device for the thermal status and the thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant prior to the vehicle occupant entering a vehicle; and pre-adjusting the climate in the area based on the thermal state and the thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant.
Example 12 may include the method of example 9 and/or some other example herein, wherein receiving the first communication from the mobile device further comprises receiving a humidity rating from the mobile device; and wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the humidity rating, and the configuration of the one or more components.
Example 13 may include the method of example 9 and/or some other example herein, wherein receiving the first communication from the mobile device further comprises receiving an airflow control request; wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the airflow control request, and the configuration of the one or more components; and wherein causing the one or more components to perform the climate change operation comprises causing the one or more components to alter a rotational speed of a fan.
Example 14 may include the method of example 9 and/or some other example herein, the method further comprising: generating a communication link to an application at the mobile device; determining physiological data of the vehicle occupant using the application; and wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the physiological data, and the configuration of the one or more components.
Example 15 may include the method of example 9 and/or some other example herein, further comprising calculating a comfort level of the vehicle occupant based at least in part on the thermal state, the thermal comfort level, and the configuration of one or more components according to an occupant comfort model.
Example 16 may include the method of example 15 and/or some other example herein, wherein calculating the comfort level of the vehicle occupant according to an occupant comfort model comprises calculating the comfort level of the vehicle occupant according to an occupant comfort model selected from: a thermophysiological model, a control algorithm, or a look-up table.
Example 17 may include a vehicle comprising: a climate control system comprising a plurality of climate control components that control climate in a plurality of zones within a cabin of the vehicle; at least one processor; and a system memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions configured to cause the processor to: receiving a communication from a mobile device indicative of a thermal status and a thermal comfort of a vehicle occupant in a first zone of the plurality of zones; determining a configuration of a first subset of climate control components of the plurality of climate control components, wherein the first subset at least partially controls climate in the first zone; determining a climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the first subset of climate control components; and causing the configuration of the first subset of climate control components to be altered to implement a climate change in the first zone.
Example 18 may include the vehicle of example 17 and/or some other example herein, the vehicle further including instructions configured to cause the processor to receive a communication from another mobile device indicating a thermal status and a thermal comfort of another vehicle occupant in the first zone; and wherein the instructions configured to cause the processor to determine a climate change operation comprise instructions configured to cause the processor to calculate the climate change based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort level of the other vehicle occupant.
Example 19 may include the vehicle of example 17 and/or some other example herein, the vehicle further comprising instructions configured to cause the processor to: receiving a communication from another mobile device indicative of a thermal status and a thermal comfort of another vehicle occupant in a second zone of the plurality of zones; determining a configuration of a second subset of climate control components of the plurality of climate control components, wherein the second subset at least partially controls the climate in the second zone; determining a climate change based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort level of the other vehicle occupant and the configuration of the second subset of climate control components; and causing the configuration change of the second subset of climate control components to implement the climate change in the second zone.
Example 20 may include the vehicle of example 17 and/or some other example herein, wherein the instructions configured to cause the processor to calculate the climate change include instructions configured to cause the processor to calculate a change to one or more of: temperature, humidity, air velocity, air flow direction, or air mass in the first zone.
According to the invention, a method for adjusting the climate of a vehicle is provided, having: receiving, by one or more computer processors coupled to a memory, a first communication from a mobile device indicating a first thermal state of a first person in a first area of a vehicle; determining a configuration of a climate control component that at least partially controls a climate in the first region of the vehicle; determining a first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition and the configuration of the climate control component; and causing the climate control component to perform the first climate change operation on the first zone of the vehicle.
According to one embodiment, the above invention is further characterized by: receiving a second communication indicating a second thermal status of a second person outside of the vehicle; determining a pre-conditioned climate change operation based at least in part on the second thermal state; and causing the climate control component to perform the pre-conditioned climate change operation on a second region of the vehicle.
According to one embodiment, the above invention is further characterized by: receiving a second communication from the mobile device indicating a thermal comfort level of the person; wherein determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition and the configuration of the climate control component comprises determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition, the thermal comfort, and the configuration of the climate control component.
According to one embodiment, determining the configuration of the climate control component that at least partially controls the climate in the first area of the vehicle comprises determining the configuration of: a fan, a vent, a shutter, a heater core valve, a heater core door, an air conditioner, a thermoelectric cooler, or a heating element.
According to one embodiment, causing the climate control component to perform the first climate change operation on the first region of the vehicle comprises causing the climate control component to alter the configuration of: a fan, a vent, a shutter, a heater core valve, a heater core door, an air conditioner, a thermoelectric cooler, or a heating element.
According to one embodiment, the above-described invention is further characterized by detecting the mobile device in the first area of the vehicle.
According to one embodiment, detecting the mobile device in the first area of the vehicle comprises detecting the mobile device based at least in part on one or more of: receiving wireless communication from the mobile device, receiving an indication that the mobile device scans for a QR code, detecting a Near Field Communication (NFC) touch between the mobile device and a vehicle component, detecting the mobile device connected to a Universal Service Bus (USB) port in the vehicle, via facial recognition with a visual or IR sensor, through an occupant classification system.
According to one embodiment, the above invention is further characterized by: receiving a second communication from another mobile device indicating a second thermal status of a second person in the first area; wherein determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition and the configuration of the climate control component comprises determining the first climate change operation based at least in part on the first thermal condition, the second thermal condition, and the configuration of the climate control component.
According to the invention, a method is provided, having: receiving, by one or more computer processors coupled to a memory, a first communication from a mobile device indicative of a thermal state and a thermal comfort of a vehicle occupant in an area of a vehicle compartment; determining a configuration of one or more components of a climate control system that at least partially controls a climate in the area; determining a climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components; and causing the one or more components to perform the climate change operation.
According to one embodiment, the above invention is further characterized by: receiving a second communication from another mobile device indicative of a thermal status and a thermal comfort of another vehicle occupant in the area; wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the thermal state and thermal comfort of the other vehicle occupant, and the configuration of the one or more components.
According to one embodiment, the above invention is further characterized by: querying the mobile device for the thermal status and the thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant prior to the vehicle occupant entering a vehicle; and pre-adjusting the climate in the area based on the thermal state and the thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant.
According to one embodiment, receiving the first communication from the mobile device further comprises receiving a humidity rating from the mobile device; and wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the humidity rating, and the configuration of the one or more components.
According to one embodiment, receiving the first communication from the mobile device further comprises receiving an airflow control request; wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the airflow control request, and the configuration of the one or more components; and wherein causing the one or more components to perform the climate change operation comprises causing the one or more components to alter a rotational speed of a fan.
According to one embodiment, the above invention is further characterized by: generating a communication link to an application at the mobile device; determining physiological data of the vehicle occupant using the application; and wherein determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the one or more components comprises determining the climate change operation based at least in part on the thermal state and thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant, the physiological data, and the configuration of the one or more components.
According to one embodiment, the above invention is further characterized by: calculating a comfort level of the vehicle occupant based at least in part on the thermal state, the thermal comfort level, and the configuration of one or more components according to an occupant comfort level model.
According to one embodiment, calculating the comfort level of the vehicle occupant according to an occupant comfort model comprises calculating the comfort level of the vehicle occupant according to an occupant comfort model selected from: a thermophysiological model, a control algorithm, or a look-up table.
According to the present invention, there is provided a vehicle having: a climate control system comprising a plurality of climate control components that control climate in a plurality of zones within a cabin of the vehicle; at least one processor; and a system memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions configured to cause the processor to: receiving a communication from a mobile device indicative of a thermal status and a thermal comfort of a vehicle occupant in a first zone of the plurality of zones; determining a configuration of a first subset of climate control components of the plurality of climate control components, wherein the first subset at least partially controls the climate in the first zone; determining a climate change operation based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort of the vehicle occupant and the configuration of the first subset of climate control components; and causing the configuration of the first subset of climate control components to be altered to implement a climate change in the first zone.
According to one embodiment, the above-described invention is further characterized by instructions configured to cause the processor to receive a communication from another mobile device indicative of a thermal status and a thermal comfort of another vehicle occupant in the first zone; and wherein the instructions configured to cause the processor to determine a climate change operation comprise instructions configured to cause the processor to calculate the climate change based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort level of the other vehicle occupant.
According to one embodiment, the above-described invention is further characterized by instructions configured to cause the processor to: receiving a communication from another mobile device indicative of a thermal status and a thermal comfort of another vehicle occupant in a second zone of the plurality of zones; determining a configuration of a second subset of climate control components of the plurality of climate control components, wherein the second subset at least partially controls the climate in the second zone; determining a climate change based at least in part on a thermal state and a thermal comfort level of the other vehicle occupant and the configuration of the second subset of climate control components; and causing the configuration change of the second subset of climate control components to implement the climate change in the second zone.
According to one embodiment, the instructions configured to cause the processor to calculate the climate change comprise instructions configured to cause the processor to calculate a change to one or more of: temperature, humidity, air velocity, air flow direction, or air mass in the first zone.
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